March
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SPRING ART CLASSES
for Kids and Adults
March
18 - Apr. 25, 2013
Kids' Classes
Experimenting with ART
6 Mondays ... Mar. 18 - Apr. 22
That's what we'll do in this class ...
"experiment" ways to mix or match different types of art materials.
Melted wax, gouache, photo transfers, plus more! Might as well get
used to being an artist! All supplies provided.
RAINBOW FUN
6 Wednesdays ... Mar. 20 - Apr. 24
Fill your world with
color
as you
paint plump penguins
&
wise old owls, do
"surprise" paintings ...
Green sky? Orange & blue horses? Pink mountains?
Plus
hear stories that relate to our art!
All supplies provided.
WORLD TRAVELERS
Each week travel somewhere different ... "mold" a clay Mexican sun,
paint a "dot" picture as we visit Australia, make a colorful Indonesian
batik flag, plus more fascinating art from other countries. All
supplies provided.
6 Thursdays ... Mar. 21 - Apr. 25
Get "introduced" to the potter's wheel! Then learn how to
wedge, throw, center and trim the clay. Your pieces will then be glazed and
fired. Clay, glazes & firing fee included.
6 Thursdays ... Mar. 21 - Apr. 25
Through fun drawing methods, learn to draw "realistically" ...
things like trees; fur, scales & feathers on animals & more.
Drawing tablet provided.
Adult Workshops
PASKA BREAD
Wednesday ... Mar. 20 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A traditional Slovak Easter Bread,
prepared with lots of eggs, making it richer than ordinary sweet breads.
The beautifully braided cross on top will add special meaning to your
holiday table and bring you many compliments. Samples & recipes.
OIL PAINTING w/Dan
Saturday ... Mar. 23
Dan will start off the day with
quick demos,
then
one-on-one assistance
will be offered to help you paint a
still life of a blue & white teapot,
accented with a piece of seasonal fruit.
How a value study is done, determining planes of light & more will be shown.
All levels of experience welcome. Supply list given upon receipt of
payment. Bring your supplies if you have them and a lunch.
WATERCOLOR ... A New Technique
Saturday ... Apr. 6
Nadine will introduce you to a new
technique that will add texture to mountains in a landscape painting. Use
rubber cement & plastic wrap, plus painted Masa or Rice paper that is
adhered to a cold press watercolor board. The results are unbelievable!
Come & play ... try something new! All supplies
provided. Bring a lunch.
Adding Color w/COLORED PENCILS
Saturday ... Apr. 13
This class will concentrate on
basic colored pencil techniques
for the
beginner or intermediate student.
Donna will discuss the many brands of pencils, papers & give little tips to
enhance your colored pencil art.
All
supplies provided; bring a lunch. Donna is the Founder of the Greater
Cumberland DC 121 of CPSA and an instructor at Allegany College of MD.
Wednesday ... Apr. 17
These
delectable thin, French pancakes
can be served at any meal ... breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Use
them as
desserts
or a
main course.
Fill them with cheese, berries & more. Mmmm! So, light, so delicate,
so heavenly!
Samples
& recipes.
Adult Classes
6 Tuesdays ... Mar. 19 - Apr. 23
Learn the different aspects of what
makes up a drawing ... value, proportion & various ways to achieve texture.
Intermediate students will also benefit. Drawing tablet provided.
Painting on Glass & Screen
5 Tuesdays ...
Using the 1-stroke method of painting, you will work on two projects: an 8x8"
framed screen and an 11x14" "faux" stained glass piece using
Gallery Glass paints. Materials fee, payable to instructor, will be
determined when you sign up. STOP IN TO SEE THE SAMPLES!
WATERCOLOR ... Be Creative!
This beginner/intermediate class
will show you how to use various techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, plus
how to manipulate your paint using different materials. Basic composition
& color mixing will be discussed. Lots of demonstrations & one-on-one
instruction. Bring reference photos. All supplies provided.
YOGA & You!
6 Tuesdays ...
Feeling stressed out or need to slow down & become relaxed? Try YOGA ... a great way to release all that stress & tension that leads to headaches, stiff neck, shoulders, etc. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Bring yoga mat & strap.
ACRYLIC Techniques
Richard Hower
6 Wednesdays ... Mar. 20
Learn to paint successful landscapes (and
other subjects). Start with a heavy wash, then build up in layers
and work back into your painting with glazes. Brushes & palette knives
will be used. For the beginner to intermediate student. Bring
reference photos; some available. All supplies provided; bring your own if
you have them.
DECORATIVE PAINTING
6 Wednesdays ...
Kim is back! Paint two
projects: a cute, furry bunny on a rock that can be used as a doorstop or
to perch on a shelf and a 9x16" slate painted with a sunset silhouette scene.
Materials fee: $15, payable to the instructor. STOP IN TO SEE THE SAMPLES!
6 Thursdays ..
Students will learn pottery-making techniques ... preparation of the clay to
decorating the finished piece. Learn about wedging, centering, trimming &
glazing.
Materials fee: $25 for clay, glazes and firing and $30 for
repeat students, payable to CAC.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Charles Rametta
6 Thursdays ...
Not sure how to use your camera?
Learn all the settings & functions your camera is capable of doing. The
basics of picture taking will also be covered,
such as how to compose your photo before you snap that shutter.
Bring your camera & manual to class.
6 Thursdays ...
For the beginner/intermediate student ... complete an 8-panel
lampshade for your nightstand or desk (7"H). Abstract or mission
design. Purchase glass & supplies prior to 1st class. Supply
list given upon receipt of payment.
CAC will provide all other
equipment for use in class.
